All Obituaries

Martha P. Myers, 95 of Canal Fulton died Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born on April 20, 1925 in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee. Martha enjoyed gardening, bingo, games with family, especially daily 500 rummy games with her loving and devoted sons, family gatherings with food, games, laughter and her daily phone calls with her beloved sisters.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Lloyd L. Myers;...

David W. Silvey, 74 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born March 4, 1947 in Fayette, MO to the late William and Vita (Brunjes) Silvey and had been a Canal Fulton area resident for the past 45 years. David was a graduate of Tallmadge High School Class of '65, was a U.S. Navy veteran having served from 1965-1969 during the Vietnam War and retired from Ohio Edison with over 30 years of service. He loved working with his hands and could always be found in the garage...

Janet S. Deans 77 of Canal Fulton died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center, following complications from cancer.  She was born October 6, 1943 in Dunbar, West Virginia and had been a Canal Fulton area resident most of her adult life.  Janet retired from the Canal Fulton Library earlier this year after twenty-three years service and where she had been the supervisor of circulation. She enjoyed country music and was very active in community affairs.  Janet is...

Norma Lee Farris passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021, in Massillon, Ohio with her family by her side. Norma was an area resident of St. Robert all her life retiring from AAFES working as the Cash Cage Manager at Fort Leonard Wood. She was a member of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, with her beloved dogs, and being with family and friends. Norma was preceded in death by her parents Frank Farris and Ruby Farris, brother and sister-in-law Bill (Shirley) Farris,...

James Robert Stansbury, 93, Jackson Township, died peacefully from Alzheimer’s on April 3, 2021. He was surrounded with family, friends, and caring hospice workers whose efforts are deeply appreciated. James, son of William and Mary (James) Stansbury, was born in Akron, Ohio. He served as a USN Seaman on the USS Kingsbury at the end of WWII. He earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Akron. He served as a Fire Captain and union officer for the Akron Fire Department. He was a...

R. W. "Bill" Baker, 85 of North Lawrence, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 24, 1935 in Massillon to the late Robert and Mildred (Smith) Baker and was a life long resident of North Lawrence. He was a member of Chapel of the Cross United Methodist Church, served for 65 years as a member of the North Lawrence Fire Department, 12 of those years as Fire Chief. He enjoyed camping and time spent with family.Bill is survived by his...

Doris L. Gorby, 92 formerly of Clinton, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. Doris  was born June 9, 1928 in Glover Gap, WV to the late Guy and Edith Hayes. She moved to Clinton when she was 14 years old to live with her "adoptive" parents Harry and Mildred Lartigue. Doris was a devoted mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Gorby; life long partner, David Bedlion; sisters, Captola Rader and Helen Ramsey;...

Janice I. Kelleher, 70 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was born June 18, 1950 in Marion, OH to the late Russell and Mary (Townsend) Smith and was a resident of Canal Fulton for the past 45 years. She was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church and enjoyed painting, crocheting and walks on the beach. Janice is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Dennis Kelleher; sons, Joseph (Kim) and Matthew Kelleher; grandchildren, Austin, Alex, Crystal and Dennis;...

Gene Leslie Rasmussen, age 94 of Canal Fulton, OH passed away Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 14, 1927 to the late Dorothy and Louis Rasmussen. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Leona Ruth Rasmussen. Gene is survived by his daughter Glenda (Jim) Snavely of Canton, OH, two sons, Donald (Joan) Rasmussen of Albany, CA and David Rasmussen of Martinez, CA. He had 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Gene lived in Northern California most of his...

Fred Russell, 91, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born March 3, 1930 in West Virginia to the late Roscoe and Clara Russell and retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. He was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree with Massillon Council 554 and a charter member of the Canal Fulton Council 11037. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, David and Timothy Russell. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 70...